Not surprisingly, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan made the biggest initial splash to stir up the war of words in advance of Week's 16 all-New York NFL battle, saying his team was better than the New York Giants.

On Wednesday, two of the Giants' most talented offensive players fired back, saying they aren't all that impressed with the Jets' best defensive player.

Of the pair, Nicks is likely to be locked up with Revis more often on the outside, as Cruz does much of his damage working out of the slot.

Nicks also will want to make amends for a critical mistake in the shocking 23-10 home loss to Washington last Sunday. In that Week 15 game, Nicks couldn't hold on to a pass from Eli Manning that would have gone for a 54-yard touchdown on the Giants' second possession.

Revis is giving up more receptions this season, as teams are throwing to his side of the field more often. According to STATS, he has allowed 32 receptions for 521 yards in the 76 times he's been targeted (42.1 percent), with 14 passes defended. Last season, Revis was burned just 19 times for 340 yards out of the 56 passes (33.9 percent) that were thrown his way.

The difference is, Revis is giving up fewer big plays (only one TD allowed this season in contrast to four in 2010) and making more of them. He has four interceptions in 2011—one returned for a touchdown—after having none in 2010.

No matter the opinion of the Giants' receivers, you can bet Manning—after a three-interception game against the Redskins—will be wary of forcing throw in Revis' direction this week.